Illinois voters could register on Election Day

CHICAGO - From Election Day registration to more time to cast early ballots, Illinois voters could see fewer restrictions in November under a measure Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign into law.

Democrats pushed the legislation last month on the second-to-last day of the spring session with the idea it would boost voter turnout. However, Illinois Republicans claim it is part of a larger effort to increase Democrats' numbers at the polls in a competitive election, namely Quinn's bid for a second full term against Republican businessman Bruce Rauner.

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